IRS Notices & Letters
“I received an IRS notice about money I supposedly owe, but it's unclear to me, is it legitimate?”
An IRS notice about a balance due can be legitimate, but the details matter, especially the notice number, the taxpayer name and address, and whether the amounts match prior filings or payments. The format, mailing address, and account information often provide clues, and scam letters sometimes try to create urgency or request unusual payment methods. In many cases, the safest comparison is between the notice and the taxpayer’s own records, including filed returns, payment confirmations, and any recent correspondence from the IRS. If the notice seems inconsistent, the wording and account references can help determine whether it is an official notice or a fraudulent one. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“The IRS says I owe on a notice I can't make sense of, how do I know if it's legitimate?”
“I received an IRS letter saying I owe a large amount, and I'm not sure it's real, is it legitimate?”
“I got a notice from the IRS claiming I owe money, and I don't understand it, is it valid?”
“The IRS says I owe a balance on a notice I don't understand, is that actually valid?”
“I got a CP2000 notice from the IRS, what does it mean and what do I do?”
“I got a CP14 notice from the IRS, what does it mean and what do I do?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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